All posts by Old Guard

The retired elite of LastRites/MetalReview.

Dodsferd – Death Set The Beginning Of My Journey Review

originally written by Chris McDonald There must not be much to do in Greece, as solo-project Dodsferd has cranked out a staggering four full-length albums since 2006, with no sign of slowing down (as this

Viking Skull – Doom Gloom Heartache & Whiskey Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell When respite from the more devastating elements of the metallic spectrum is needed, the first door knocked upon is usually that of the house of bruising rock n’ roll. Big

Ayat – Six Years Of Dormant Hatred Review

Originally written by Kris Yancey Every now and again, I wish I could project vomit blood at will. Sure, it would probably denigrate my health, but goddamn, bespeckling somebody with crimson vitae from your throat;

P.H.O.B.O.S. – Anœdipal Review

Originally written by Sasha Horn I have decided that the tempo of the apocalypse will be either blazingly fast, or set to the speed of black molasses. Anoedipal is just oozing and oozing this second

Iron Thrones – Visions Of Light Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas Quick story – there was a Minnesota metalcore band called Nehemiah, they released a killer album called The Asphyxiation Process and a swansong EP called Lenore. They split up. Members went on to help

Samothrace – Life’s Trade Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell It seems a bit odd to wrangle words over a piece of music that flows so effortlessly. The eloquent tome in question is Samothrace’s Life’s Trade, a monumental upheaveal of crushing doom.

Naer Mataron – Praetorians Review

Originally written by Kris Yancey I’ll give it to Naer Mataron: they’ve got fire in their bellies, if only dinky embers capable of creating an ulcer at worst. But I almost feel like the Darkthrone

Phobia – 22 Random Acts Of Violence Review

Originally written by Kris Yancey The use of “random” feels a little out of place, having just heard Phobia’s newest, 22 Random Acts of Violence for the umpteenth time. Maybe each of the tracks chronicle